Monday Caps Clips: Caps @ Hurricanes Game Day
by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 6:43 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's Southeast Division match-up (yes, really) between the Caps and the worst team in hockey from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Canes Country for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Vladislav Tretiak thinks Alex Ovechkin looks "half-Canadian," predicts Team Russia will be half KHLers in Vancouver (we'll take the under), and said "it will be difficult for Varlamov" to make the team. But the line of the night Saturday belonged to Varly, who tried his best to ignore the Russian great's presence in the building: "If I was looking for him, I would have probably allowed 10 goals and not three." [CTV]
- Speaking of Saturday night, late in the first period, Ovechkin put on a jaw-dropping stickhandling display. Relive it, won't you? [YouTube]
- Oh, and AO can be even more dangerous than he has been thus far. Scary thought. [FanPost]
- On David Steckel's scoring drought. [Washington Post]
- Theories on why the Caps have been so relatively woeful in third periods this season (including a rather disturbing turn of a phrase regarding Joe Finley). [OFB]
- How woeful? This woeful. [FanPost]
- We thought we were done with Ovechkin/Kaleta talk. We were wrong. [Puck Daddy]
- And we thought we were done with Abe Pollin eulogies. We were wrong there, too. [New York Times]
- Michal Neuvirth posted a 42-save shutout over the Baby Pens last night to close out a 7-1-0 month for the Czech netminder. Stout. [Bears]
- Here's another killer stat from Chocolatetown: "Hershey hasn't allowed a power-play goal in 10 games and has killed off 43 straight opposition power plays." [Patriot-News]
- Speaking of Hershey, without visual evidence, I have a hard time believing anything this awful exists. [@derekweikel]
- Finally, per the HHoF (and perhaps a good omen), on this date back in 2001, "Peter Bondra scored twice to set a franchise record for career goals (breaking Mike Gartner's club record of 397) as the Capitals won 6-2 against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes." Incidentally, AO's goal Saturday night, the 237th of his career, put him past the midway point to Bondra's final total of 472 goals as a Cap.
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g’morning everyone :)
something that jumped out at me about the hershey game – a ton of penalties called. the bears had 9 power plays, and the baby pens had 7, plus a couple fighting penalties on each side (g. mcneill and osala). crazy!
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OO fights, and is a potential second line forward?
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I just read an article about Hershey special teams but it was focused on the problems the pp were having maybe last nights game was the turning point or at least a step in the right direction.
I hope the Caps don’t overlook the Canes. Anyone can be in the basement at Thanksgiving time and have a belated surge.
Definitely a tough game despite the records – last game of a road trip, divisional rival, opponent’s crappy record, still quite banged up, etc. It’s the type of game Gabby really needs to prepare them for because it’s one they should win.
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 7:46 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
because it’s one they should win.
And we all know what that means: one-goal lead in 3rd and fingernail biting to the finish. Rhetorical Question: When do we get that 7-1 game that’s waiting to happen? Gee whiz.
In the Head-Scratching Department: How can the Caps be the second highest scoring team in the league and still be in the second most one-goal games in the league? Shouldn’t there be a bunch of blowouts in there?
Low variance…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
At least CAR is worse in the 3rd than we are.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
Hopefully they are not looking past Carolina (and Panthers) to focus on @Philly on Saturday.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Yeah, that’s Thursday’s trap.
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Not since Jacques Martin left!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
My concern is that they’re looking past all of those teams to focus on Vancouver, and I don’t mean the Canucks.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
It’s gonna be a long winter then.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
And I’ll eat my hat if the Canes aren’t thinking that turnabout is fair play and planning to catch us at the end of the season.
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Let ‘em think it. It’s up to the Caps to make sure it doesn’t happen.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
This. And this group of Caps ought to know perfectly well that it can.
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This is all true
But this CAR team doesn’t have anywhere close to the talent that the Caps had then. But if GMJR wants to sell off more of the farm to try to make a push, I’m all for it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
And that CAR team doesn’t have anywhere close to the talent that the Caps have now.
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Believe it or not, the Canes of 2009 are actually in worse shape points-wise (we all know about their personnel issues) than the Caps of 2007. Thanksgiving was a bit earlier in 2007 (Nov. 22), so to me that’s the key date to be looking at.
And despite all the heart attacks, I don’t see the Caps dropping below 100 points this season.
Ha. They can think all they want, but it ain’t happenin’ – they don’t have AO.
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Bet they said the same thing two years ago at this time.
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Doubt it, since the Caps did have AO. Look, I appreciate the “let’s not get complacent” sentiment as much if not more than anyone. But the reality is that this ‘Canes team isn’t good and isn’t catching the Caps this year. If the team needs to feel some heat in the Division, head further south and there are a few teams who will provide more of it than Carolina.
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll admit I like Atlanta this year much more than Carolina, but I still can’t help but think that Carolina might not be out just yet. Call it me being a Caps fan wondering when the glass is going to spill.
Wee’ll see what happens.
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Oh, I’m definitely not sewing the 2009-10 Division Champs banner quite yet either, but would be willing to wager rather large amounts of cash that if it ain’t the Caps, it won’t be the ’Canes either.
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Agreed. The Canes would have to put up an 130+ point pace to win the divsion, and I don’t think that’s gonna happen.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
So I guess we need a re-vote or something.
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there was a mistake with the florida ballots!
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think I was one of the 6 voting “Atlanta.” (At least, I definitely considered it. I can’t remember how I voted in the end). They’re looking better and better, since they have the best forward not named “Ovechkin” in the division and Ondrej the Giant is playing great.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
I believe I voted Carolina but noted in the comments that I was not terribly impressed with them but did like what ATL had done in the off-season.
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I did too. I said I wasn’t sold on CAR but they always over-perform so until they come to earth I’m going with them. CAR, meet earth.
(And Natty, I suggested to CC that GMJR bears some responsibility for these problems. They did not seem to agree.)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Ondrej the Giant
just dropped in JRHL.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Sweet, I’m still happy with my pick.
I voted for Tampa. I think they are going to come out very hard against the Caps every game. I like how their team is shaping up as well.
Stamkos is putting on some smoke shows this year. He’s really come out of his shell.
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
haha, nice. who would’ve thought carolina would be this bad? obviously, not many of us at that point.
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by kellobellow on Nov 30, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t think any of us could have foreseen the Ward injury.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
very very true, but they were still pretty bad before that.
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by kellobellow on Nov 30, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
You're not sewing
Because we don’t care about those banners anymore.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
This. I’d be slightly concerned about Atlanta and Tampa. Both are showing sparks of life. As long as the Caps remember to keep their foot on the pedal, things should work out fine. It’s also good for them to have some real competition in the division to keep them on their toes.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
It’s also good for them to have some real competition in the division to keep them on their toes.
This is the real reason why I’m starting to favor the idea of Nashville being rotated into the Southeast, NYI moving to either KC or Las Vegas, and Washington moving to the Atlantic. That would put both teams in a division that’s more their weight class.
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I too dream of a division realignment, but I can’t condone realigning just to suit the current power structure of the league. Wouldn’t that necessitate another realignment once the balance of power has shifted in say 5-10 years or so?
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d like to see Nashville and Dallas rotated into the southeast, and maybe St. Louis too. Of course, that leaves too many teams in the division. I guess the northernmost one would have to join the Patrick Atlantic instead…
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
What scarees me about Atlanta is they’re winning with defense lately. That 1-0 shutout of Detroit was eye-opening.
I didn’t watch but I thought DET wasn’t happy with their play. Then the 1-0 SO against PHI was just domination by Pavelec. It wasn’t a defensive shutdown game.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
DET is kinda schizophrenic right now. Some days they look like the Detroit we all know and love to hate, and other days they forget that to win games, you have to score goals. Atlanta is good, but I think that 1-0 win speaks more to Detroit’s problems than anything else.
But I am very happy to see a Bruce Boudreau-approved coach have success in Atlanta. Its nice to see that team start heading in the right direction.
Interesting look at OFB at how 3rd period penalties are the fault of finesse defense. Just not sure I buy it.
Looked at the penalty tracker here, and our forwards have committed more penalties in the offensive zone than defensive (the argument being they are taking penalties to bail out the floundering D in the 3rd), but I couldn’t tell what period those penalties are in. Is there a way to get that info from the tracker, or am I just being too lazy to do my own research?
Also, it doesn’t exactly explain how a bruising, crease clearing (and probably penalty talking) defender is going to help clear the puck when they admit the problem is double shiifting stars and pinching defense keeping the puck in our end. Killing a forward in front of the net somehow keeps the opposing defense from pinching on the walls? I don’t get it.
If OFB is writing it, it must be wrong.
If OFB is going to write some half-baked nonsense, it should at least have the decency to back it up with some data. There is none in that post.
And it (almost) ends with this: “Our ice wet dream in this regard would be some late blooming from Big Joe Finley.” I refuse to take seriously any post that includes in one sentence “blooming,” “ice wet dream,” and “Big Joe Finley.” Whoever wrote that post really needs, er, uh, yeah. That.
They do back it up with some data. Pittsburgh who leads the league in hits is awesome with a lead, the Caps who are average when it comes to hits are average with a lead.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Heh. So there is a one-to-one correlation with hits to wins. The Caps just need to hit more and their lead will be safe. Problem solved.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
Thin. No correlation necessarily attached. Not sure why they’re looking at PIT and not, say. NJD, which has fewer hits than WSH and is a better team with a lead. Just goofy.
OFB’s answer to everything is to get horny for Big Joe Finley.
Climate change? Call Big Joe Finley.
The national debt? Call Big Joe Finley.
Damn Taliban? Call Big Joe Finley.
Rinse. Repeat.
OFB: A Big Joe Finley based community?
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Callin’ up Joe Finley? That’s a paddlin’.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 30, 2009 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
On this topic, I ran correlation coefficients for hits and winning percentage when leading after two and third period goal differential.
Hits are negatively correlated with both.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Inconclusive. But the correlation coefficient for BJF love and cigarette sales is through the roof.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
I wrote a FanPost a while back about the zones in which penalties occur, and my 2-cent analysis was that forwards take more penalties in the offensive zone because that’s where they spend most of their time. If the Fs are actively forechecking, working the boards, and net crashing as we want them to be, some penalties in the offensive zone are bound to follow.
As for what period those penalties occur in, one would have to go back through the game logs to find that information I believe.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
Interesting look at OFB at how 3rd period penalties are the fault of finesse defense. Just not sure I buy it.
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Also, it doesn’t exactly explain how a bruising, crease clearing (and probably penalty talking) defender is going to help clear the puck ….
I love this aspect of it. The solution to our penalty problems is Derian Hatcher or Hal Gill!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Not worth the money. Get someone more economical, like Selke.
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by winterion on Nov 30, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Btw, AO in that picture looks like he’s doing an impression of my golf swing.
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Or vigorously chopping some wood, perhaps.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
So you’re a hockey blogger extraordinaire and a scratch golfer? Nice.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
…or Elin W’s when swinging at the back window of an Escalade?
by mechanicsville on Nov 30, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
There are some valid points in the read though. The idea of us wearing down their forwards throughout the game and making them “pay the price” for driving to the net and such….makes sense. And the need for a no.1 dman is nothing really new.
" 60 percent of the time...it works everytime"
How does it make sense? Is there any data that reveals such? To use OFBian logic: NJD has fewer hits than WSH, so they must be worse with a lead, right?
There are exceptions to the rule, and the way the Caps and the Devils play couldn’t be more different. OFB are talking in generalities. It isn’t the only way to win, but wearing down forwards and defensemen by beating on them all game is one way the Caps could improve their third period stats.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Acquiring a “sandpaper” or “piss and vinegar” Dman is an OFB calling card. It’s a nice thing to have, but like you said, there is more than one way to win.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
After the cigarette claim it was only a matter of time.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
The problem is that generalities don’t apply in this situation, especially not by focusing on hits. It’s just not a sound argument.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t follow you.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
You can’t draw from generalities about why teams can or can’t hold leads. It’s inherently a detailed and fact-specific problem. The Caps’ problem may not be the same problem as other team that can’t hold leads. As J.P. points out below, hits are also very suspect. Why did OFB choose hits as their general factor? Because they have a hard on for violence. That’s their right, but it’s not a persuasive argument. Why not pick blocked shots? Or giveaways? Goals against? Goals for? There are a myriad of stats that have a relationship to winning. Picking one stat and cherrypicking another team that fits your narrative to make a point about what you already concluded the Caps need isn’t the way to make an argument.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Further to the point, I’d wager that a monster D would exacerbate – not help – the biggest recurring problem, which seems to be discipline.
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Especially given that penalty killing is the single most exhausting thing you can do in the game of hockey (well, aside of fighting, maybe).
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Do we all remember when Jeff Schultz cleared the crease? How did that work out for us?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
NO! How did I miss that!
We are on the same page. I was confused by the “generalities don’t apply.” They apply because they are so general (If the Caps blocked more shots, they would have more success holding 3rd period leads!) but they don’t make for a convincing argument.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Add to that that hits are among the most crappily kept stats in the game.
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I agree with the point that wearing opponents down is important. What I disagree with is the assumption that best way to do that is by acquiring a defenseman who’s willing to hit. The most active hitters in the NHL hit 2-3 times a game. The least active hitters on the Caps hit a little over once a game. So if you replaced the three least active Capitals defensemen with some of the league’s most frequent hitters you would, on an average night, get seven hits instead of four. I don’t see that making a huge difference.
Work the cycle, take away passing lanes, and forecheck relentlessly and you’ll wear a team out.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I can buy the “wearing down opponents” point, to a degree, but I think forwards banging D’s on the forecheck do a lot more to that end than defensemen in their own zone.
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Exactly. On OFB I wrote:
Personally I think most of the onus for wearing down the opponent falls on the forwards. Defensive is inherently reactive; attack is inherently proactive. The defensemen can only react to what the opposition gives them, while the offense can dictate the pace of the game by doing things like dumping the puck in and forcing the other team to retrieve it. Plus hitting will often take you out of position and that’s luxury defensemen don’t have. You can be a foot or two out of position behind the opponent’s net and it’s not a big deal – the same can’t be said of your offensive end. Honestly I feel like there’s no excuse for offensive players not to be hitting because they’re the ones whose game allows them to go out and seek contact whereas defensemen have to pick their spots and take what’s given to them.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Which was promptly changed to:
I agree with you completely. We need more sandpaper on the blueline. Like Big Joe Finley.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Work the cycle, take away passing lanes, and forecheck relentlessly and you’ll wear a team out.
Interesting that two of the three things mentioned are offensive skill sets. Shows a difference in approach between the two of you. I think in an offense-first system, a tenacious forecheck is invaluable.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Ah, the elusive c.f. signal.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Agree with your point. While I think all of us would like to have a just completely awesome defenseman added to the roster, just adding someone who can hit doesn’t make much sense. If anything, I would think that a big bruiser who is constantly fighting with the opponent physically would be more tired than a finesse defender who is skating around freely, hitting on occasion, and just being positionally sound and relying on lift and poke checks.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 30, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
Not true. Nick Lidstrom is feared from here to Shanghai for his ferocious body checks and fists of fury.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
OFB is certainly right that the Caps are giving up too many goals. But the real solution is obvious. The Caps just need to institute the Trap.
{ducks}
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Knee High to a Duck.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
This is it. This is one of the few days in the year where working in Raleigh pays off.. gonna see my boys play live tonight. I’ll be in my away backstrom (i think). Super excited – I’m going to be loud.
Rock the White, friend.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Nice! Reports from the game would be good although I think I’ll only be following the Rink on mobile. My couch and leftover turkey and dressing await!
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Dressing? Is that kind of like Stuffing?
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I can’t call it stuffing because I didn’t stuff the turkey with it :)
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Nor should you.. bad, bad things live on the inside of a raw bird.
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If you cook it to the correct temperature, that becomes less of a problem, but there’s still the issue of getting it out of the bird, having it be mushy or annoying, and a host of other crap. I find it easier to chop up veggies and stuff the bird with that; that way when you make turkey soup with the bones, you don’t have to unstuff the bird, you just throw it in stuffing and all and your soup has veggies in it.
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Yea, there’s no reason you have to eat the stuffing. Just stuff the bird to add flavor while cooking and keep the rest to the side for eating.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Right… tricky as hell, though, to get the right remp in the middle of the stuffing without drying out your bird.
I’m with you on stuffing it with veggies and aromatics and then using those in other applications (soup and/or gravy).
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Yes, to get your bird’s internal temp up past 145 or so means you cook the piss out of the breast.
Best solution is to freeze the bird solid during the week before. Freezing kills pernicious bacteria (but not all parasites) so you should be good to go. I find the stuffing adds flavor to the bird and the bird to the stuffing.
As for making stock, I like to start with fresh onions, carrots, celery, garlic and parsley – easier to make sure you have the right amount.
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FYI:
The term stuffing first appears in English print in 1538. After 1880, it seems the term stuffing did not appeal to the propriety of the Victorian upper crust, who began referring to it as dressing. Nowadays, the terms stuffing and dressing are used interchangeably, with stuffing being the term of preference in the South and East portions of the United States.
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Eff the Victorian Upper Crust. Also, stuff the turkey with it after cooking the turkey, not before.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 30, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
My cousin is driving down from B-more for the game. He’ll be the opposite side of the coin. Baks in red. Have a blast!
A man gotta have a code
see. that’s the thing about canes games…there is no majority color for canes fans and their jerseys..particularly now that they have the black ones..there is an equal number of red, white, and black jerseys around – so it’s hard to stand out as a caps fan.
Not really… you’ll be the one standing up and cheering multiple times during the game.
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Maybe you work with JP and you never know it?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
Zing!
A good buddy of mine now living in Raleigh for grad school should be there with a small group of other Caps fans as well.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 30, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
yea. i’m starved for living, breathing caps fans…i’m usually pretty good about saying hello and talking some hockey during intermission. Which is strange because – with caps fans I feel it’s possible to do that – but when i go to canes games when they dont play the caps – I would feel odd talking to a hurricanes fan about hockey – just not the same.
Gaithersburg location?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Nice. I love that place, and I Iive right near it.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Make sure you explain to everyone why Baxter > Staal.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
I’m very interested to hear about the crowd. A game vs. the Caps should draw at least 10,000 people, even if Carolina is currently at the bottom of the league, and even if it’s a Monday during football season. I’d love to hear how many Canes fans you see there.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Read: Stuff it, haters.
Our lives are this moment, the music, the dance ....
Fan Clubs: Sloan, Schultz
Are there really Steckel haters?
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There are Even-Strength Steckel haters.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
But perhaps “hate” is too strong a word.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Haters or those who point out valid shortcomings in his game?
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“Haters taught hate, that’s why we gang bang it.”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
See also, Alex Semin.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Frankly, I’ve been a bit more disappointed with his penalty killing lately – lots of failed clears.
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This is true, but failed clears is a problem not unique to Steckel. Not that this mitigates anything though.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
If you’re a defense-only guy it’s a pretty terrible condemnation. He’s had costly mistakes several games in a row.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
If I was Stecks, I’d have that engraved on a clock or embroidered on a couch throw or something at Things Remembered. That is high praise indeed. From any boss, to any employee, but particularly from Ted Leonsis.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Steckel is very much an organizational fave from Ted on down to Bruce. But he’s certainly not above valid criticism. No one is.
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I always wonder just how indespensible guys like Steckel and, when healthy, Gordon are to a PK that has been consistently poor. Especially when it appears that we don’t pressure the points enough. Faceoff wins are great and all but…
This team is sooo capable of being a shorthanded threat, but it’s not going to happen until the wings get near those damn points.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
And by wings I of course mean PK forwards.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
All those punks that think he’s not top 10 MVC.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
I flipped over to try and catch highlights of Yotes at Ducks game last night on NHL Network as the game wasn’t being televised. Dennis Potvin, not exactly my favorite person for obvious and not so obvious reasons, was in the “On the Fly” studio and they were talking up Brooks. Potvin was effuse in his praise and said he thinks he’s a future captain. Plus, like everyone else Potvin loves him some Laich quotes. Nice to see/hear.
A man gotta have a code
Potvin’s opinion is moot to me.
He broke Bengt Gustafsson’s leg. I can’t forgive him for that.
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Nov 30, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Like I said I don’t like the guy but he actually made solid points. If it makes you feel better ex-Cap Gary Green was right with him. I can’t remember if it was Duff or Green who brought up that it was the Bondra deal that brought Brooks to DC. They commented it was a nice move by GMGM. I was just happy to see Brooksie recognized. I think many folks outside of DC underestimate the guy.
A man gotta have a code
Not everyone underestimates the guy.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
I agree. Just had to throw an “amen” out there for the reason we will gladly join hands with our Ranger brethern and chant “Potvin sucks.”
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Potvin’s opinion is moot to me, but that’s because I just don’t find him a very good analyst, not because of anything he did when he played.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 30, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Potvin Sucks!
Possibly the only thing Rags fans do right.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
D’oh. Sorry J.P.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
I've been Clipped!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions
The highest honor a FanPost can receive.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
You’re still all man.
Speaking of, are you keeping the avatar-stache past Movember?
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
We’ll see. With my new screen cap’ing capabilities I can make my own Murphy avatars and the possibilities are endless. I’ve got a doozy in mind for finals time.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
That was meant as a thanks to you, though it probably wasn’t clear.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone know if this is the first WBS/HER game this year? Neuvirth had 2 straight shut outs against WBS last season to close out the playoff series. Is this 3 in a row? Don’t mind having Penguin killers in the organization, that’s for sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions
Nov 14
PROMOTION DAY PURCHASE TICKETS
W 3-1
vs.
WB/SCRAN.
From the Bears website.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 30, 2009 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
For that matter, 3-0 win against WB on October 9th, 2-4 Loss on Sept 25, 5-2 win on Sept 26.
Definitely not first game this year.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 30, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Did Neuvy play those, though, or was it Bacacacacacacacacacacacashihua?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 30, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Good question. I’m sure the first couple games were either Cash or Holtby. But, the one on Nov. 14th was probably Neuvy, but I"m too lazy to look.
by HateOffSeason on Nov 30, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Eff
I’m going to ignore those.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Per @jwaltonhockey:
123 saves on 124 shots against the Pens at Giant Center in the last four games for Neuvirth
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I believe this is the message Neuvy has sent to the Baby Pens.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 30, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Two-Line Pass/Ryan Lambert @ Puck Daddy linked up the Lisa Hillary Fail FanShot for “What We Learned”.
Lulz.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Nice. Rink Rats are bringing it lately. G.O.D., where’s our FanPost?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Wish I had the time. I’m already delinquent on a fanpost I told JP and Becca I might write…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 30, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Just busting balls. Hopefully you get the time for that FanPost because now you’ve teased it to the entire community.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Coming up at 11… “Ups and Downs” featuring a beautiful new set of icons!
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ooh, i’m excited
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Nov 30, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
I may have oversold it a bit.
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You can never oversell “Ups and Downs”. I have started to look forward to it every week.
A man gotta have a code
and you certainly cannot oversell Ups & Downs With New And Improved Made By Witerion Icons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by RedBirdie on Nov 30, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“Today’s ‘Ups and Downs’ will literally change the course of human history.”
Not oversold?
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Definitely not. DC is the most powerful city in the world and the fate of the city rest with the Caps. Sounds just right.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 30, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Transplanting a conversation from the Fehr story, how awesome is MP85 at 3rd line center. So good that some of us want to see him at 2C or even 1C or 1RW (which is probably a little ahead of itself).
However great a story this is, it does bring up a question about tactics. What is better, 3 scoring lines and a grinder line, or 2 scoring lines, a grinder line, and ??
In the past, we have run lines which have someone like B. Gordon or Stecks at 3C. While both of these guys are great players, neither has been described at the NHL level as a scoring center. So those examples, especially with the lack of surrounding high scoring wings, are examples of 2 scoring lines, grinding line, and ? (guys who pk and get 6 mins a night?).
With MP85, we get a third scoring line. He makes everyone around him better, he grinds in the corners, and makes amazing passes that make all of the other 4 players on the ice scoring threats. Most noticeable have been the increase in quality games from Clark and Fehr when playing with Matty.
However, what tactic is actually better for the team? We all like scoring, so having a third scoring line is certainly pleasing to the eye. Also, having another line that can be relied on to score means that we don’t have to wear out our top line with excessive minutes every game. And, with BB’s very offensive game plan, you would think a 3rd scoring line would be the perfect fit.
But….is another line that plays solid defense, and grinds against the other teams top offensive line perhaps more beneficial to the team as a whole? Would a more defensive third line help our 3rd period struggles? Which plan is a better plan, especially for the playoffs?
(For the record, I love MP85 on 3C and love to have the ability to see yet another Hershey prospect develop right before our eyes.)
This is a really good debate, and I’m not sure if one philosophy is inherently better than the other. I do think that with the way this team is built and who has emerged this year (Flash and Fehr asserting themselves, the surprise emergence of MP85) that the Caps are better suited to go three scoring lines and one checking line. If you roll out three lines and the third is 14-85-16 then teams won’t have enough defensive depth to stop the Caps from scoring goals. Simply too much firepower.
Perreault makes the third line a scoring line while also not sacrificing defense. He’s been on ice for what, one goal against? Maybe two?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He’s being carefully managed (notwithstanding BB doesn’t match lines) so keep that in mind, but yeah, he’s been very solid in his own end to my eyes.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Bigger: http://tinypic.com/r/334m26c/6
One guy just drove his semi as a float. I guess semis are cool.
by zephyr on Nov 30, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I wonder if Goat posts on any blogs?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
his superfan tribute at VC may have already launched him into the celebrity stratosphere, though.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Not to mention his Red Line Monday feature last year.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
They did a couple segments on some well known fans including Goat and the Horn Guy.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
But he’s attached to a request for complaints. That’s just so wrong.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
because those letters can’t be uttered on this website without a shot fired across the bow.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
I just noticed that in the newest NHL 10 roster update, Backstrom now actually looks like Backstrom! Amazing!
"My face is my mask."
“God Damn lard ass [Canes Country], I’m telling you ”http://www.canescountry.com/2009/9/9/1021829/are-the-washington-capitals-ripe" >[they] jumped us!"
“Mm hmm”
“Gloves off, stick down, no warning, [they] challenged the [Caps]!”
“Called us names!”
“Called us names! But [Semin] was there.”
“[Semin’s] a killer!”
“[Semin’s] a mess.”
“But [Semin’s] out. Who’s gonna take his place?”
“Is the answer [Red] Jesus?”
“Ok Guys, show us what you got.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Should read:
"God Damn lard ass [Canes Country], I’m telling you [they] jumped us!"
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Well done, sir.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Ya know, that Canes Country post didn’t bother me at all. I thought they asked a very fair question and brought some facts and stats to back up their assertions. Plus they hosted a fun blog throwdown when we came a’calling.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
Maybe. I guess I could have linked to the other post where I throw down there. Either way, it’s no secret I’ve got no love lost on that front. Just trying to make a good joke on one of the all time greatest scenes ever.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe that is the reason for all those late game penalities. They are bored and horny, and just want a couple of minutes alone in the box.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Some nostalgia courtesy of JP:
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Is it wrong to rec my own awesomeness?
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Just tell yourself you’re rec’ing the continuity on the Rink.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Timely recall is a common trait at the Rink. Outsiders beware.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
It’s gotta be tough for new commenters to figure out what half these comments are talking about.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed. This would be a different place if everything said was taken at face value. Gotta be tough for the occasional lurker.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
they must wonder just who the hell we’re talking about sometimes. Snowflake? Gangsta? Kanooooooobie? MP85 (that sounds like a military issue rifle)?
see, this is why you’re the best archivist EVER.
by RedBirdie on Nov 30, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
SBN makes it pretty easy these days. it’s when i drudge up comments from blogspot that i wonder if i’m wasting my life away. :)
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t ever change, Natty.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
This certainly is a blog where you should invest some time lurking and doing research before you open your mouth. Would that all the Internet could say the same.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 30, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
You don’t jump into shark infested waters without some preparation and protection.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
I definitely did a fair amount of lurking before I joined. Get a good vibe for the RInk then slowly work your way into the mayhem. That’s the way to go.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely. Started checking out the comments for a while, realized they weren’t full of idiots, then finally the post came where I was like “that’s it, I’m jumping in!”
Coincidentally, 4th semester of law school was when my motivation really hit the skids.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
then finally the post came where I was like "that’s it, I’m jumping in!"
Then you said, “Shit. I have to wait a day before I can comment.”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Haha. I forgot about that. I did wait a day and then went right back to that comment I had in mind.
The one day wait pisses a lot of people off but it’s such a great idea. I was at Mile High Hockey and told them to swing by and one of them was like “every time I try there is a one day wait.” I had to explain that they could sign up now, then be free to comment whenever they wanted. Not sure why that needed explaining.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
The one day waiting period is definitely a good idea. It prevents people from joining on a whim just to spout off about something dumb. Of course there are those willing to wait a while before doing just that. It happened in the Clips last week I believe.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
What are you referring to?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
A dude made some comment in the clips and JP said he would be better off at CI. I checked his profile to see if he had just joined but it turned out he joined back in April or something. That’s a long wait just to drop some Cled.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I remember that. Didn’t realize he had been lurking so long.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Reminds me of flight school, where Lesson #1 on Day #1 was, “never pass up an opportunity to keep your mouth shut”.
Words to live by in an environment where people know their shit.
What’s the expression? “Better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re an idiot than to open it and remove all doubt”?
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as much as i can put in the glossary, i will. suggestions welcome.
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Heh. “Cled” should be in there I think.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
A little SBN help
Putting pics in Fanposts? What’s the primer on doing so, since there isn’t an option to do it on the console?
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
On the right side of the screen there are buttons to add pics and videos. Gotta have a URL for the pics so upload them somewhere like photobucket.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Got it. My cracka.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 30, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, I had to fly back here in 4 hours, though a friend met at the game claimed to have met up with Baxter downtown Friday night.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 30, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’ing the Baxter revolution!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Backster, Backster, Backster…..only two more keystrokes, and much more Scandinavian-looking.
Where’s Ice Warrior? Does the Swedish language even have the letter X?
Check my comments total. I’m a busy man, I gota cut kestrks wen I can.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Baxter’s nickname in Sweden is Backis I believe.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Something awesome.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
He has the distinct look of disgust at seeing an unattractive local lady in his eyes.
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Put down the fork. Face!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Varly says, “All the carbs in that beer are going straight to your thighs.”
by RedBirdie on Nov 30, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh… sounds like more first line duty for Giroux tonight.
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More like first line doodie.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Nice – a joke a seven-year-old would appreciate! I’ve got one:
“More like Gir-poo.”
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by J.P. on Nov 30, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“More like first lame duty.”
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
As long as he doesn’t see any time on the PeePee.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 30, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope not. But a healthy BM often helps with the PeePee.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
FnB
Hat’s off to your Fanpost. It’s great to see play developments (i.e. in this case, Ovechkin leading a charge into the offensive zone with/without his line mates) dissected in the manner you presented. Well done. I’m with you in that hockey is a dynamic game … nothing still about it all. you hit the nail in the head with this …
Also, let’s keep one thing in mind: Hockey is not played in still frames. Keep the live action example in mind and reference it as you must to inform the context of the still shots I provide.
Curious … are you a player/coach? Anyways, keep up the good work. Much appreciated over here especially from a “former” hockey player …
p.s. 2 weeks ago, I had the biggest blast at Kettler doing drills with this poor mite who probably thought I stole his puck. Getting ready for my nephew to be baptized into the Caps family this January!
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
I’m a current player (on the mend) and a future coach. Thanks for the love.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Any other Rinkers
that are players (washed-up, shadows-of-former-selves, on the mend, hardcore) or coaches? Wonder if anyone would be interested in a JP Rink pick-up game.
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
by UnleashFurry on Nov 30, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Ha
You are so way late. The consensus is that yes, we are interested in a pick up game. We’re all being held up by some jerk though.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Aiming for Tuesday if we have a game this week but I’m still not sure.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
I missed that one ...
catch me up. who’s gone all Boyd Gordon on the Rinkers or pickup?
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
by UnleashFurry on Nov 30, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Me
I was organizing a game (after Kerry Fraser’s Hairspray went MIA) and then hurt my back.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
How many Rinkers have we got ...
that are game for stick/shoot or pick-up?
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
by UnleashFurry on Nov 30, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t recall the total. There were quite a few. If you check the archives you’ll find KFH’s original pick up post and you’ll see how many there are.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
hope there's a goalie there somewhere
did a half-assed search in the archives FnB but, no luck … should be working. shhhhhhhhhhhhh!
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
by UnleashFurry on Nov 30, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Zephyr is a goalie. K_C too but he’s not local. I think we have goalies and if not I’m sure we can scare them up.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
DMG is as well right?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
At some point he was. Don’t know if he still ever plays goalie anymore though. He’s commented on having to move to skater because of his lower body joints. (Also, would DMG dare slum it with us Rink Rats?)
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
IIRC he’s local now.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, College Park.
If a Japers’ hockey game gets going, I’m definitely there.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
I played in goal growing up, and when I came back to the game I played out. Tried going back to playing in net some, but I have a bad back, a bad hip, and a nerve that’s prone to pinching, so it didn’t work out.
by David M. Getz on Nov 30, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t give me that news about recurring pinching. Not what I want to hear. Good news is I’m hitting the ice tonight so tomorrow I should know whether or not I’m good to go again.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 1, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
i had the feeling you were waiting on me to clean that up, and wasn’t feeling the contractor nature of the task. it’s gotta come natural. (plus, i’m not a hockey player.)
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 30, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. I wasn’t going to directly call you out to do it but I figured if I waited a minute you might get on it. (Turns out your job ain’t so hard.) Get a pair of skates and learn to play. You’ll never regret it.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
You weren’t taking 3rd period penalties before you hurt your back — or were you?
Rocking the Red since 1975
I always take 3rd period penalties, baby! Hitting is how you defend a lead, even in men’s league!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Playing the puck? Screw this. I’m Joe Finley, and I’m here to save your Washington Capitals.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 30, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You never know when GMGM is watching…
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Just ordered my first Caps jersey, a home Laich jersey, hoping to wear it to a game over winter break when I’m back in the DC area
by i12swim on Nov 30, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Rec’d for choice of jersey. I’m (hopefully) getting a white Laich jersey for Christmas.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. I’ve got one of them as well.
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Is that your game attire or do you switch it up?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
I switch it up some – white Green sometimes. No jersey when coming from work sometimes. And yeah, certainly no jersey in the press box.
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Nice. How often do you get the press box treatment?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
As often as I want it… which is seldom. I’d rather drink overpriced beer and sit among the people (at least the people in the 100’s, not the dirty maggots upstairs) and cheer than play journo.
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JP: The People’s Blogger.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 30, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
us dirty maggots in the sherpa seats don’t want your elitist attitude! We gladly drink our overpriced beer and eat our cold french fries without you!
(but could you send some Noah’s pretzels our way? we’re stuck with shitty, half warmed super pretzels)
Is Noah’s pretzels the fancy stuff? We got a cinnamon sugar one last week and were underwhelmed.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Hey! The upstairs folk are the salt of the earth.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
/116’er
Hey neighbor! Didja get the new monocle that the team gives us rich folk?
"Eloquence, brought to you by a peanut butter, egg and dice sandwich."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 30, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
HW's got a new post
So … I’m Wrong, and Apparently, a Liar
This “Dirty Hit” discussions just won’t die. I was hoping for more opinions from the HW faithful other than BReynolds. Wonder if the PuckDaddy article lit a fire under his pants a little …
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
Good thing tonight is an away game...
(and a warning to fellow metro riders)
Someone struck at the Gallery Place/Chinatown station this afternoon.
http://dcist.com/2009/11/person_injured_by_train_at_gallery.php
w00t. Can’t wait to watch the games. Hopefully NHLN and Center Ice don’t conspire to only show the USA/Canada games.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Swedish television showed it on line last year I’m pretty sure they will this year as well and they will show Små Kronorna I promise.
Awesome. Gotta lover our Swedish Correspondent.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
No mention of Mackan’s performance? Blasphemy!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Totally forgot
To comment on that Tretiak quote that 50% of Team Russia will be from the KHL. I realize those hacks want to promote their stupid league, but if they have any dream of winning Gold they had better cut that to 25%, tops. There’s plenty of Russian talent in the NHL. God I hate how this stupid KHL PR crap is playing out. What are the Olympic rosters, 23 men?
All 3 goalies will be NHL goalies.
AO, AS, Malkin, Datsyuk, Kovalchuk, Slava Kozlov, Afinagenov (ugh I hate even putting him on this list), Frolov, Lisin, Kovalev, Kulemin.
Is Tretiak saying only 6-7 guys from there make that list? And there are 6-7 better guys in the KHL? I see 6-7 locks on that list.
Gooch, Tyutin, Volchenkov, Markov, Kulikov.
How many of those guys don’t make it? No way 3-4 D are KHL.
Suck it, KHL. You’re just not that good.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions
If they are bound and determined to do this, could Semin play his way off Team Russia?
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
I guess he could but it would be a tragic mistake. If they pick their team based on KHL PR that might be enough to make me root against them. Eff that noise. Tre Kroner all the way!
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
no way Semin’s off the team. Eve if Fedorov can’t keep up with Ovie and Semin, the Russian fed has been pimping the hell out of sticking the Washington Line out there. Want all of Moscow to drop what they’re doing and watch Olympic hockey? promise them the Washington Line, even if its just for one shift.
Radulov is the big one.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 30, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
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